Operator Comparison

Wangsai Speedboat vs Phantip 1970

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Wangsai Speedboat holds a higher average rating of 4.74 from 57 reviews compared to Phantip 1970's 4.27 from 7405 reviews. Book either on ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help.

Q: Which operator offers more route options overall?

Phantip 1970 operates far more routes, including connections to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Phuket, Krabi and Khao Sok, while Wangsai Speedboat focuses on fewer routes around Ao Nang, Railay and Koh Phi Phi.

Q: What extra routes does Wangsai Speedboat provide that Phantip 1970 does not?

Wangsai Speedboat uniquely runs Ao Nang to Ao Nang, Ao Nang to Railay, Koh Phi Phi to Railay and Railay to Koh Phi Phi.

Q: What do travellers most praise about Wangsai Speedboat?

Reviews highlight punctuality, on-time pick-ups, smooth efficient service and friendly helpful staff as the top positives for Wangsai Speedboat.

Q: What are the main traveller insights for Phantip 1970?

Phantip 1970 is praised for reliable coordinated journeys and good value but some reviews note issues with communication during transfers, cramped vehicles and confusion at change points.

Q: For Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi travel, which operator shows stronger review sentiment?

Wangsai Speedboat shows stronger review sentiment with 96.5% positive ratings versus Phantip 1970's 79.6% positive ratings.

Q: Which operator is better suited for multi-island trips across southern Thailand?

Phantip 1970 is better suited due to its extensive network covering Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Lanta, Phuket and many mainland connections that Wangsai Speedboat does not serve.

Q: How do the review volumes compare between the two operators?

Phantip 1970 has a much larger review volume at 7405 compared to Wangsai Speedboat's 57 reviews, giving more data points on its performance.

Compare Wangsai Speedboat and Phantip 1970 — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Wangsai Speedboat vs

Operator B Phantip 1970

Wangsai Speedboat 4.7 / 5 50+ reviews

Phantip 1970 4.3 / 5 7400+ reviews

What travellers say: Wangsai Speedboat vs Phantip 1970

Travellers rate both operators positively overall on ThailandBoatTickets.com, though Wangsai Speedboat stands out for its smaller-scale consistency while Phantip 1970 handles high-volume multi-leg journeys with more variable feedback.

Wangsai Speedboat

Reviewers praise Wangsai Speedboat's punctual departures, helpful crew, easy hotel transfers and thoughtful extras like free sea-sick pills, with an average rating of 4.74 from 57 reviews; the main note is the expected fast, bumpy ride in rough seas on the Ao Nang-Phi Phi route.

Phantip 1970

Phantip 1970 earns a solid 4.27 average from over 7,400 reviews for well-coordinated transfers, frequent early arrivals and good value on routes like Surat Thani to the Gulf islands, though travellers often mention cramped minivans, inconsistent driver behaviour and occasional communication gaps at changeover points.

Wangsai Speedboat delivers higher and more uniform satisfaction for short crossings, while Phantip 1970 offers reliable but more mixed experiences across longer itineraries; both can be booked seamlessly on ThailandBoatTickets.com where the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 2

Only Wangsai Speedboat 1

Railay

Only Phantip 1970 16

Routes & coverage compared

Both Wangsai Speedboat and Phantip 1970 operate the Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi route and the return Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang route, giving travelers direct head-to-head options between these destinations. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist trip planners.

Wangsai Speedboat uniquely serves Ao Nang to Railay, Koh Phi Phi to Railay, Railay to Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang to Ao Nang, while Phantip 1970 exclusively covers extensive connections including Ao Nang to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, multiple Surat Thani routes, Koh Phi Phi to Phuket and Krabi, plus links from Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Phuket, Krabi and Koh Tao to islands and mainland spots. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Wangsai Speedboat tickets usually fall between 840 THB (median 840 THB), while Phantip 1970 between 530 THB–940 THB (median 770 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Wangsai Speedboat — min 840 · median 840 · max 860 Phantip 1970 — min 60 · median 770 · max 2740

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Phantip 1970 — reliable good-value operator for coordinated multi-leg trips

Fastest Wangsai Speedboat — runs speedboats with highly praised punctuality and early arrivals

Most comfortable Wangsai Speedboat — higher 4.74 rating with 96.5% positive reviews for efficient crossings

Most travel options Phantip 1970 — offers minivan bus coach ferry and transfer combinations across many southern routes

Frequently asked questions

Wangsai Speedboat vs Phantip 1970

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options overall?

What routes do both operators share?

What extra routes does Wangsai Speedboat provide that Phantip 1970 does not?

What do travellers most praise about Wangsai Speedboat?

What are the main traveller insights for Phantip 1970?

For Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi travel, which operator shows stronger review sentiment?

Which operator is better suited for multi-island trips across southern Thailand?

How do the review volumes compare between the two operators?